maintenance MITSUBISHI MIRAGE 2017 6.G Service Manual

Replacement of light bulbs 9-30 Vehicle care and maintenance
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2. Remove the 3 screws (B) and remove the light unit.
3. Depress the tab (D) on the harness con- nector and pull the harness connector (E)to remove it. 4. Turn the bulb (F) counterclockwise to remove it. 5. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Open the trunk lid. 2. Remove the screws (A) that hold the light unit. 3. Move the light unit toward the rear of the vehicle to unfix the notch (B) and pin (C).
NOTE
 When unfastening the sc
rew of the fog light,
be careful not to mistakenly move the beam position adjustment screw (C).
Rear combination lights
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Replacement of light bulbs
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-31
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4. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it. 5. Remove the bulb from the socket as fol- lows. • Type 1: Rear side-marker light bulb
Pull the bulb out.
• Type 2: Other light bulb
Turn the bulb counterclockwise while pressing in.
6. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
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1. Turn the socket counterclockwise to remove it, and then pull the bulb out of the socket. 2. To install the bulb, perform the removal steps in reverse.
D- Back-up light E- Rear turn signal lightF- Tail and stop light G- Rear side-marker light
NOTE
 When mounting the light unit, align the notch (H) and pin (I) on the light unit withthe clip (J) and hole (K) in the body.Type 1 Type 2
License plate lights
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Vehicle care precautions 9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
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In order to maintain the value of your vehicle, perform regular maintenance using the proper materials and procedures
. Be sure to use only
those materials and proc
edures that meet your
local environmental pollution control regula- tions. Choose the material
s you will use care-
fully, to be sure that they do not contain corrosives. If you are not sure, contact an authorized Mitsubishi Mo
tors dealer for help
in choosing these materials.
These can all be danger
ous, and they all can
damage your vehicle.
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After washing the inside
of your vehicle with
any cleaner, wipe it dry in a shady, well venti- lated area.
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft clothsoaked in a 3% solution of gentle soapand water. 2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water, wring it out well, a
nd wipe off all the
soap.
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi- cle, maintain the upholstery carefully and keep the interior clean.
Vehicle care precautions
CAUTION Cleaning products can be dangerous. Some are poisonous and othe
rs are highly flamma-
ble. Some are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use any- thing in a container to
clean your vehicle, be
sure to follow the instructions. Always open your vehicle doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the followingchemicals to clean your vehicle:• Gasoline• Carbon Tetrachloride• Benzine• Kerosene• Naphtha• Acetone• Turpentine• Paint Thinner• Lacquer Thinner
• Nail Polish Remover
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
CAUTION Do not use organic s
ubstances (solvents,
benzine, kerosene, alc
ohol, gasoline, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can
cause discoloring,
staining or cracki
ng of the surface.
If you use cleaners or polishing agents, makesure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.NOTE
 Always read the instru
ctions on the cleaner
label.CAUTION
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
NOTE
 Do not use cleaners,
conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing
silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru- ment panels or other pa
rts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windshiel
d and obscure vision.
Also, if such products get on the switches of the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail- ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
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Use a vacuum cleaner
and brush to clean
the seats. If stained,
vinyl and synthetic
leather should be clea
ned with an appro-
priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either
upholstery cleaner or a
3% solution of gentle soap in lukewarm water. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuumcleaner and remove a
ny stains with carpet
cleaner. Oil and grea
se can be removed by
lightly dabbing with a clean white cloth and spot remover.
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1. To clean, lightly wi
pe the leather with a
soft cloth soaked in a 5% solution of gen- tle soap and water. 2. To rinse, dip the cloth in fresh water,wring it out well, and wipe off all the soap. 3. To preserve and protect, use a leather pro-tecting agent on the genuine leather sur- face.
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To protect your vehicle’s
finish, wash it often
and thoroughly. If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive automobile wax.
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings,tree sap, insect remain
s, sea water and other
foreign matters
can damage the finish on your
vehicle. Generally, the longer
any foreign material
stays on the finish, the worse the damage.Wash your vehicle as soon as possible when- ever the finish gets soiled.
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from air, rain, snow, or road sur-faces can damage the paint and body of your vehicle if left on. Frequent washing and wa
xing is the best way
to protect your vehicle from this damage. Do not wash the vehicl
e in direct sunlight.
Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it withwater to remove dust.
Next, using plenty of
clean water and a car
washing mitt or sponge,
wash the vehicle from top to bottom.Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly and wipe
dry with a cham-
ois or soft cloth. Af
ter washing the vehicle,
carefully clean the join
ts and flanges of the
doors, hood, etc., wher
e dirt is likely to
remain.
NOTE
 If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brushover the surface in
one direction.
Genuine leather
(if so equipped)
NOTE
If genuine leather is we
t with water, wipe it
with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildewmay grow.  The genuine leather su
rface can be damaged
if brushed with a nylon or synthetic fiberbrush.  Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, or acid
or alkaline solvents
can discolor the genuine
leather surface and
should not be used.  Genuine leather can
mildew if not kept
clean. Clean up any oi
l stains immediately.
 The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is exposed to the direct sunlightfor long hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possible.  When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in summer, vinyl products left on the genuine leather seat
may deteriorate and
stick to the seat.
Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
Foreign material Wa s h i n g
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-34 Vehicle care and maintenance
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Salt and other chemical
s spread on winter
roads in some geographical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle underbody.You should flush the underbody with a high pressure hose every time you wash the out- side of your vehicle.Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could trap and hold salt and moisture. After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the rubber parts around thedoors to prevent the doors from freezing.
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Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, orwhen water does not
bead up on the paint.
Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted surfaces.
After the wax has
dried, polish with
a dry soft cloth.
Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. You should wax when the painted surfacesare cool.
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If painted surfaces have
been severely dam-
aged and lost their original luster and color tone, polish the surface
lightly with a fine
polishing compound. Avoid limiting your polishing to the damage
d surface only; polish
a somewhat wider area, moving the polishing
CAUTION When washing the underside of your vehicle or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro-tect your hands. Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts in the engine compartment. This maydamage them. Be careful also when washing the underbody to ensure that water does not enter the engine compartment. Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat- ing brushes. These br
ushes may scratch the
paint surface a
nd make it dull.
Scratches are more not
iceable on darker col-
ored vehicles. Some hot water wash
ing equipment uses
high pressure and heat
to clean your vehicle.
Because hot water can da
mage plastics parts
and seep inside your ve
hicle, make sure you
do the following when using such equip-ment:• Keep the washing nozzle at least 28 inches(70 cm) away from the vehicle body.• When washing around the door glass, holdthe nozzle at a distance of more than 28 inches (70 cm) and at a right angle to the glass surface.
 Make sure to do the following when using an automatic car wash, with help from eitherthis manual or the car wash operator, to avoid damaging your vehicle:• Fold the outside
rearview mirrors.
• Remove the antenna.
During cold weather
NOTE
When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour warm water to melt the ice. Be
sure to thoroughly wipe
off the water after opening the door. To pre- vent freezing of the
weatherstripping on the
doors, hood, etc., treat
with silicone lubri-
cant.
Waxing
CAUTION Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should not be used. Th
ese waxes remove rust
and stain effectively fr
om the paintwork, but
are harmful to the finish of the paint, because they also remove
paint/clearcoat.
They are also harmful to other glossy sur- faces such as the grille, trim, moldings, etc. Do not use gasoline, benzine, kerosene or paint thinners to remove
road tar or other dirt
from the vehicle surface. Do not put wax on the areas having black matte coating because
it can cause uneven
discoloration, patches, bl
urs, etc. If these get
wax on them, wipe the wax off right away with a soft clot
h and warm water.
Polishing
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cloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply acoat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as
soon as possible with
touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plat
e on the front passenger
door sill.
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.If a vehicle wax sticks to a gray or blackrough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color. In this case, wipe it
off using lukewarm water
and a soft cloth or chamois.
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chromeparts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, andapply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely da
maged or pitted, use a
commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent on any dirt that can-not be removed ea
sily with water.
Rinse off the detergent after washing the wheel.3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth.
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The window glass can
usually be cleaned
using only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and gl
ass cleaner to remove
grease, dead insects, etc., from the wiperblades. Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the windshield properly.
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may
damage the plastic
surface.
 Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which ma
y damage the plas-
tic surface. Do not let plastic parts get soiled with gaso- line, oil, brake fluids
, engine oils, greases,
paint thinner, and sulfur
ic acid (battery elec-
trolyte), as such substa
nces will cause stains,
cracks, or discoloration.If any of these get on a plastic part, wipe them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels
(if so equipped)
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not use a brush or
other hard implement
on the wheels. Do not use any cleaner th
at contains an abra-
sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels topeel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corr
osion. Rinse off such
substances as soon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
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Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
accessories in the engine compartment. This puts the engine at risk of being damaged.Do not bring the circum
ferential parts, the
plastic parts and so on
into contact with sulfu-
ric acid (battery electrolyte) which maycrack, stain or discolor them. If they are in contact, wipe off with soft cloth, chamois or the like and an aqueous solution of neutral detergent th
en immediately rinse
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
D
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-28
Defogger (rear window)
......................
5-84
Defrosting or defogging (windshield, door windows)
..........................
7-6
, 7-10
, 7-17
Dimensions
........................................
11-3
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-81
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-21
Dome light
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-28
Door-ajar warning buzzer
....................
5-78
Door-ajar warning light
.......................
5-78
Doors
Lock
..............................................
5-24
Power door locks
............................
5-25
Driving during cold weather
..................
6-4
Driving, alcohol and drugs
.....................
6-2
E
Electric power steering system (EPS)
5-51
Electric rear win
dow defogger switch
...
5-84
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
5-3
, 5-19
Emission-control sy
stem maintenance
..9-19
Engine
Compartment
...................................
9-5
Coolant
...................................
9-7
, 11-5
High coolant temperature warning light
....
5-78Hood
...............................................
9-4
Model
............................................
11-3
Oil and oil filter
.......................
9-5
, 11-5
Overheating
.....................................
8-4
Serial number
.................................
11-3
Specification
...................................
11-4
Engine hood
........................................
9-4
Engine switch
.....................................
5-13
Error codes
.........................................
7-41
Exhaust system
...................................
9-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
.....................................
11-5
Continuously variable
transmission (CVT)
......................................
9-9
, 11-5
Engine coolant
.........................
9-7
, 11-5
Manual transaxle
.............................
11-5
Washer fluid
............................
9-9
, 11-5
Fluid capacities and lubricants
..............
11-5
Free-hand advanced security transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)
...................................
5-9
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Indicators
.......................................
5-76
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Switch
...........................................
5-82
Front seat adjustment
............................
4-2
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank
...........................
3-3
Fuel economy
...................................
6-2
Fuel hoses
......................................
9-20
Fuel remaining warning display
.......
5-70
Fuel selection
...................................
3-2
Tank capacity
.................................
11-5
Fuel Pump Shut-off System
.................
8-15
Fuel remaining display
........................
5-70
Fuses
.................................................
9-22
Fusible links
.......................................
9-22
G
General maintenance
Maintenance
...................................
9-20
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-6
Glove compartment
...........................
5-117
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
P
Parking
................................................
6-5
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-19
Parking brake
............................
5-32
, 9-19
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-29
Polishing
............................................
9-34
Power brakes
......................................
5-47
Power outlet
.....................................
5-110
Power windows
..................................
5-29
Puncture (Tire changing)
.......................
8-6
R
Radio
AM/FM electronically tuned radio withCD player
....................................
7-19
General information about your radio 7-44
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear seat
..............................................
4-5
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
...................................
9-30
Rear-view camera
...............................
5-62
Rearview mirror
Inside rearview mirror
.....................
5-34
Outside rearview mirrors
.................
5-36
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-26
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-16
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat belts
.............................................
4-7
Adjustable seat be
lt shoulder anchor
.4-11
Child restraint systems
.....................
4-13
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-10 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-21
Seat belt extender
............................
4-12
Seat belt force limitter system
..........
4-13
Seat belt instructions
........................
4-8
Seat belt pre-tensioners
....................
4-12
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Seats
...................................................
4-2
Arm rest
..........................................
4-5
Front seats
.......................................
4-2
Head restraints
.................................
4-5
Heated seats
.....................................
4-4
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Service brake
......................................
5-46
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Side turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Snow tires
..........................................
9-18
Spark plugs
........................................
9-20
Starting the engine
..............................
5-38
Steering
Electric power steeri
ng system (EPS) 5-51
Steering wheel he
ight adjustment
.....
5-33
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Storage spaces
..................................
5-116
Sun visors
........................................
5-109
Supplemental Restraint System
............
4-21
How the Supplementa
l Restraint System
works
..........................................
4-24
Maintenance service
.......................
4-35
T
Tail lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-27
Replacement
..................................
9-30
Tank capacity
.....................................
11-5
Tire pressure monitoring system
...........
5-58
Tires
..................................................
9-12
Inflation pressures
..........................
9-15
Maintenance
...................................
9-16
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